February elsewhere may imply parkas, however in Alamo Metropolis, it means squinting into 82-degree sunshine and pretending we weren’t simply complaining about cedar fever. This 12 months, we’re leaning in by posting up on a patio to sip San Antonio’s finest margaritas — and skipping straight from “delicate winter” to “the place did I put my sun shades?”
Anaqua Backyard BarStill a comparatively contemporary face on town’s going-out circuit, Anaqua Backyard Bar has wasted no time making itself important. In true San Antonio trend, the patio is the entire bar, providing a breezy, loungey expanse that feels equal elements yard bash and tropical getaway.
That island vitality exhibits up within the Margaritas in Mexico, a spirited riff constructed with Espolòn blanco, coconut liqueur, pineapple, and guava oleo saccharum, a concentrated, fragrant syrup made by coating citrus peels in sugar. The cocktail leans into Anaqua’s tiki theme with out straying too removed from town’s signature cocktail obsession. The outcome? Vibrant, beachy, and simply robust sufficient to make you are feeling such as you’re on trip.
KaterinaAnother contemporary addition that’s making quick pals within the 210, Katerina is already holding its personal in Stone Oak. The patio scene is dialed in for these uncommon, golden-hour days, with a frozen margarita that’s a critical contender for among the finest within the neighborhood. Icy, balanced, and robust sufficient to earn respect, it simply so occurs to be discounted throughout pleased hour.
With three bars onsite, Katerina provides you choices, however the outside bar and its accompanying deck are the transfer. Though it faces a car parking zone, enormous umbrellas and a pleasant crowd transport company distant from the strip mall scene.
Cheers to patio season.La Fogata/ Fb
La FogataFew locations in San Antonio can declare margarita royalty fairly like La Fogata. Its home particular has racked up a number of awards over time, and after one sip, it’s straightforward to see (and style) why. Crafted with 100% blue agave tequila, it units the gold normal for what a basic Alamo Metropolis marg ought to be.
Feeling fancy? The highest-shelf variations allow you to select from a lineup of premium tequilas, turning an already glorious drink into a personalised pour. There are playful spins, too, from a refreshing sangria margarita to fruity favorites like mango and strawberry. And for these retaining it gentle, the thin margarita proves you don’t need to sacrifice taste for restraint.
Los Barrios Household RestaurantsIn a metropolis that treats margaritas as a birthright, the Los Barrios Restaurant Group takes heritage critically. Throughout Viola’s Ventanas, La Hacienda de Los Barrios, and Los Barrios Mexican Restaurant, the pours are beneficiant, the patios are sprawling, and the hospitality is as heat because it comes.
Every spot serves up a greatest-hits lineup of genuine Mexican entrées and Tex-Mex classics, however these jumbo margaritas are likely to steal the highlight. Frozen or on the rocks, with pleased hour offers that fluctuate by location, they arrive frosty, formidable, and unapologetically festive. And should you wanted one other excuse to assert a patio seat, take into account this your signal: phrase is all three eating places shall be pouring home margaritas for $7 from February 21 to February 22.
Reap the benefits of the nice and cozy climate at La Hacienda de Los Barrios.La Hacienda de Los Barrios/ fb
SolunaIf patios had a hall-of-fame, Soluna would have already got a plaque. It’s the form of place the place the string lights flick on simply because the solar dips, and instantly everybody seems like they made glorious life selections. However as iconic because the patio is, the actual legend right here is the chispa — arguably probably the most San Antonio spin on a margarita ever made. No, there’s no Everclear lurking within the glass. The additional kick comes from one thing far much less measurable: the gathered spirit of each visitor who’s raised one earlier than you.
Obtainable frozen, on the rocks, and in a lineup of fruit-forward flavors, the chispa is much less a cocktail and extra a dedication to the second. Our decide? The prickly pear, a margarita that’s shiny, electrical, and simply candy sufficient to maintain you lingering on the patio lengthy after you swore you’d solely keep for one.
